Hummingbirds coming to a feeder near you
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) If you haven't already, now is the time to hang those hummingbird feeders. Hummingbirds are one of the most sought after birds in Oklahoma during the spring and summer months. Hummers are seen beginning in early April, and you can help the Wildlife Department's Wildlife Diversity Program monitor populations this year by participating in the 2012 Hummingbird Survey. Hummingbirds are one of the most enjoyable birds to watch because they fly backwards and upside down while their wings pump 70 times per second. The most common species seen is the ruby-throated hummingbird, but eastern Oklahomans may also spot the black-chinned hummingbird. "It's fairly simple to attract hummers to your backyard," said Rachel Bradley, wildlife diversity specialist for the Wildlife Department. "Hummingbirds take to sugar water mixtures (one part sugar to ...